Ostiarius
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ostiarius is a noun meaning (Winchester College) A student office held by a prefect with the duties of keeping order, collecting the vulguses, and ensuring the other students attend class.
Meaning
(Winchester College) A student office held by a prefect with the duties of keeping order, collecting the vulguses, and ensuring the other students attend class.
More Meanings
- (historical) An ostiary; a doorman; a porter.
Word Forms
- ostiarii
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ostiary, stolnik, ostler, ostleress, ostentator, operagoer.
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